Sponsored Post: Summer camp fun lasts all year long with Camp365 at Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, a new program from Neil Klatskin Summer Camps offering engaging activities and enrichments. Check out their Kids Club, an after-school program; Neil Klatskin Vacation Camps for holiday weeks when schools out; and Enrichment programs for specialty activities. Plus, check back for new and exciting activities added throughout the year.Events Not to Miss:
Why: Food, rides, games, prizes and more.
When: Wednesday July 13-Saturday July 16, 6-10 pm
Where: Lyndhurst Municipal Park, 367 Valley Brook Ave., Lyndhurst
Why: SpongeBob and friends come to NJ bringing face paint, photo opps and fun.
When: Thursday July 14, 11 am-8 pm
Where: American Dream, One American Dream Way, East Rutherford
Why: Hands-on aquatic experience by the river.
When: Friday July 15, 10 am-1 pm
Where: Alpine Boat Basin, Alpine Approach Rd., Alpine
Why: Enjoy a summer concert in the open air.
When: Saturday July 16, 6 pm
Where: The Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Tpke., Ho-Ho-Kus
What: NJ Exotic Pet Show
Why: Shop the farmer's market and enjoy an up close look at exotic animals.
When: Sunday July 17, 11-11:30 am and 12-12:30 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Pick Your Own Peaches
Why: Life's a peach at this PYO farm event.
When: Open now through August, 9 am-3 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
What: 2022 Butterfly House
Why: High flying fun as you walk among the butterflies.
When: Now through Sunday September 4, 11 am-4 pm
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Why: Food vendors, food trucks, entertainment and activities for the whole family.
When: Sundays through November 20, 9 am-2 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
If you're heading out of Bergen:
Why: Family fun for all ages.
When: Wednesday July 13-Sunday July 17, check schedule for daily times
Where: Palisades Center, 1612 Palisades Center Dr., West Nyack
What: Bastille Day
Why: The Piermont streets filled with food, music, shops during this Bastille Day celebration.
When: Saturday July 16, 12-10 pm
Where: Piermont Ave., Piermont
Why: A catastic day of of kittens, cat beauty contest, kids activities and more.
When: Saturday July 16-Sunday July 17, 10 am-4 pm
Where: NJ Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison
What: Big Truck Day
Why: Get up close with the trucks that take care of the city.
When: Saturday July 16, 12-3 pm
Where: Paved Lot behind Icahn Stadium, Randall's Island, NYC
Why: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with artisanal ice cream in the city (plus more fun!)
When: Sunday July 17, 10 am-5 pm
Where: Grand Bazaar NYC, 100 W 77th St., NYC
Why: Immerse yourself in the world of the popular show, from Hawkins Lab to the Palace Arcade.
When: Now through Sunday July 31, Wednesdays-Fridays 4:30-9:30 pm, Weekends 10:30 am-9:30 pm
Where: Duggal Greenhouse, 63 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn
What: U-Pick Sunflowers
Why: A picture-perfect day picking sunflowers and enjoying farm activities.
When: Now through August, 8 am-3 pm
Where: Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd., Manalapan
What: Dinosaur Safari
Why: The dinos are roaring back, bigger and better than before.
When: Now through Sunday October 30, during zoo hours
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
Upcoming Events:
Why: Music, giveaways and podcast interviews with your fave TikTok stars.
When: Saturdays starting July 23-August 20, 2-4 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
